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As educational trends come and go, one thing that remains constant is the tradition of Homecoming and all the festivities and recognition that accompany it. This occasion is just on the horizon for … more
Emma Lawrence, a member of the Emanuel County Institute FFA chapter in Georgia, will be on stage and in the spotlight Nov. 1-4 during the 2023 National FFA Convention & Expo in … more
It’s safe to say that we have all experienced at least one inspirational teacher who helped us to understand their subject more and taught us to become a better person. The best teachers pass on … more
Although August 21 seems like any other summer day, what many don’t realize is that its symbolic of something on a much deeper spectrum. In 2017, the United Nations General Assembly, established … more

East Georgia State College, a sponsor of the Regional Multidisciplinary Team training, hosted a two-day event August 15 and 16, in the Jean Morgan Building on the college campus in Swainsboro. Over … more
Fifth-grade students at Twin City Elementary School have recently been learning about the judicial system and how the legal system functions. Classes held mock trials where they learned the roles of … more
On Tuesday morning, August 22, at approximately 8:45 a.m., an officer with the Swainsboro Police Department attempted to make a general traffic stop on a vehicle for running a stop sign. The vehicle … more
On Monday, August 14, Michael Bright, Manager of Main Street Market Antique Mall & Owner of Music Memories Museum, donated the official sign and historical marker of Swainsboro’s Nancy Auditorium … more
Pam Riner Baggett has qualified to run for the vacant District 1 Board of Education seat. She is a life-long resident of Garfield, where she has served on the Garfield City Council and the Garfield … more

Twin City Mayor Matt Donaldson has announced he will be seeking another term as the Mayor of Twin City. Donaldson was elected Mayor of Twin City in 2019 and began his term in 2020. Donaldson … more
The Emanuel County Board of Education met on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. at the Swainsboro Primary School cafeteria with the following members in attendance: John Allen Bailey, Del Brown, … more
Swainsboro High School DeMello Jones has been selected as a 2023 AJC Super 11. DeMello is a senior at Swainsboro High School. The Super 11 is one of Georgia's most prestigious statewide awards for … more
If you live to be 100, are you going to look back on your life and be happy with the way it all turned out? What regrets will affect you the most? What substantial moments and experiences will become … more
For many generations, Brandon Jones’ family has been committed to the betterment of education in our community. Jones himself is a proud alumnus of ECI and an honor graduate from the class of … more

The dream of having first run movies and live performances in a downtown theater in Swainsboro is once again back on track. The firm of BAK Builders has been in town for the past two weeks beginning … more
Swainsboro City Council held their regular monthly meeting Monday, August 8, at 6 p.m. Following the Prayer of Invocation that was provided by John Hancock III of Beacon of Hope Church of God, and … more
When you think of your happy place, where does your mind go? Does it take you to a mountain top cabin tucked somewhere deep within the Appalachian hills? Does it take you to a gulf coast shore with … more
Swainsboro baseball just had one of their best seasons in the last decade and a lot of that success has to do with the impact that Kason Palmer had on the team. Palmer dominated hitters while on the … more
Emanuel Medical Center is named a 5 Star Hospital by CMS, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, being 1 of 9 in Georgia and 1 of 483 hospitals out of 3,061 hospitals nationwide. CMS assigned … more

Emanuel County Schools recently held a New Employee Orientation on July 25, 2023, at Swainsboro High School to welcome over 70 new employees, including 42 new teachers, to the ECS family. The day … more
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